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265 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Eric Grayson, Film Historian

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Olivia F. said “Eric and his assistant were a delight to have at our senior living community. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience that I cannot recommend enough. Not only was the movie fantastic, but Eric's... ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Negotiable

Melissa M. said “Jody was wonderful! He is friendly, easy to work with, and a great entertainer. He brought lots of laughs at our fundraiser event. I have heard lots of positive feedback from the audience telling... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $250-1850

Veronica said “Adam is phenomenal! Super chill! All my guests loved him! He drew all my 110 guests in 3 hours. He was a whole vibe! And made my birthday even more special! Thank you so much! ”

Abraham Lincoln

5.0 (10)
11 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Arlene O. said “We had “Abraham Lincoln” at our gathering today. He made a remarkable presentation to our kids. As a homeschool group, we’re very diverse and have a variety of ages. He kept them engaged involved... ”

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Shannon has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She believes in "Going the Extra Smile" when it comes to empowering others to be...

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Hi, my name is Dr. Adam Henze, and I am a spoken word poet and professional teaching artist. My partner Siren and I are extreme collectors of antiquated...

  • Spencer, IN
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 46 miles from Indianapolis
  • $150.00 up

Doris H. said “Santa Rick Donnella talked with approximately 250 children, he was quite & gentle with each child, listening and encouraging. Spencer Lions Club is very proud and thankful for his volunteering. ”

  • Lafayette, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Indianapolis
  • Contact for rates

Jessica Nunemaker is an Author, PBS Host, Newspaper Columnist, and Website Owner of Little Indiana that Details Where to Stay, Play, and Eat in Small Towns...

  • Bedford, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 65 miles from Indianapolis
  • $375-$600

I present historical characters for events. Currently, my characters include Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch concentration camp survivor, and Martha Dandridge Custis...

Valerie J Lewis Coleman

5.0 (12)
1 Verified booking

  • Englewood, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • Contact for rates

Laura M. said “Valerie was a joy to have at our school. She was well received by our students and staff and would recommend her to other schools. ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • $1000 and up

Tina S. said “Scott did such a great job of entertaining our group. If you want a funny, clean comedian, Scott is it! ”
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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Corporate Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • $1500 and up

Comedy ventriloquist Denny Baker always has the upper hand! Using a lively cast of characters and audience participation, your next banquet, awards night,...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • Contact for rates

N.R.G. da NuRa Goddezz is a dynamic Spoken Word Artist with 20 years of experience delivering powerful performances that blend poetry with live, genre-bending...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • Contact for rates

It is not often that enthusiasts or novices have access to the very people who work in the Scotch Industry, at least not the ones who have actually...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • Contact for rates

Ready for a night (or day) of theatrical literature, over the top performance and a creative twist on how spoken word can be approached? I am your guy!!

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Indianapolis
  • $5000 - $20,000

Celina P. said “Laurent partnered with us on our company's yearly brand video. He took the concept we had and not only gave it a voice but he helped create the very essence of what this region represents. We couldn't... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

269th most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #269 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 675 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

Popular events

Arts and Entertainment Speakers are typically hired for Festivals.

About booking Arts and Entertainment Speakers

In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.

An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.

When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.